This was a study on looking beyond "green" for the color of trees. What do you think of that' Look for a very special sale of my small studies for my newsletter subscribers soon. You can sign up on my blog: WWW.GERISARTSPOT.BLOGSPOT.COM

Most of my latest work are small studies. . This California scene is near Morro Bay. Look for my special sale that will be announced in my newsletter soon. You can sign up on my blog: WWW.GERISARTSPOT.BLOGSPOT.COM

A group of my fellow plien-air artst friends and I went out to Honeybee Canyon to paint for the first time this week, now that the weather is cooling down some. I am so looking forward to the bugs and little critters again!

What a joyful playful time I had in painting this fall scene. I love pushing color!

I notice that my art is becoming a little more "put together" due to all my deligent practice through multiple workshops and now with fantastic mentoring with noted artist/teacher, Phil Starke.

I am cleaning up my act. The original was "awful"! This is a redo after much practice, workshops and mentoring. What do you think'

Getting the feel of the wetness, current and reflections in water was a focus this week.

I never stop learning! Every painting is a new challenge!

Tackling shadows is not an easy task. I am studying hard with noted artist and teacher, Phil Starke presently. You may view more of my efforts on: WWW.GERIACOSTA.COM

I am working on furthering my study in landscape painting with noted artist and teacher, Phil Starke. You can view further studies on my web site: WWW.GERIACOSTA.COM, or my blog: WWW.GerisArtSpot.BlogSpot.Com. Thank you for your interest!

Light was coming around the bend of this rocky creek canyon

In trying to push back the tall background mountains, I tuned down the value and used cool colors. Interesting tidbits on the madness of an artist are on my blog: WWW.GERISARTSPOT.BLOGSPOT.COM

Not many trees in Tucson, so off I treked up Mt Lemon to paint these trees!

What fun to interpret the variety of textures in a landscape. I am always trying to improve my work and am currently taking these awesome online courses from one of the finest local artists, Phil Starke.

A special friend brought me to this lovely, quiet beautiful spot hidden in the mountains of Pinetop, Arizona. It was such a wonderful day. I painted, and she crafted original jewelry while we listened to the bubbling water and the sweet sound of sing...